Electrician - Facilities Team

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a qualified Electrician to join our Facilities team.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be out on site most days, keeping Tauranga City Council buildings safe, compliant, and running smoothly. You’ll be working across a mix of residential and commercial buildings, carrying out:

• Fault finding and repairs
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Lighting repairs and replacements
• Minor electrical installations
• Cable installation, termination, and testing

You’ll work independently, but you’ll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in doing the job properly and keeping people safe.

What else you need to know:

• 40 hours per week, typically 7.00am – 3.30pm, some flexibility required, as certain sites aren’t always accessible during standard hours
• On‑call roster: approximately 1 week in every 8 (on‑call allowance paid)
• Based out of our Owens Place depot
• Council vehicle, tools, and specialist equipment provided (strictly for work use only)
• This role reports to the Supervisor – Facilities.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

We’re looking for a qualified expert who takes pride in doing things properly and safely.

You’ll need:

• To be a registered and licensed Electrician
• A Level 4 Electrical qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 5 years’ experience working on residential and light industrial jobs
• IQP registration, or be willing to get and maintain it
• A full, clean NZ driver licence

You’ll also need to:

• Work safely and follow health and safety rules every day
• Be comfortable working on your own and planning your jobs
• Use a tablet or phone to log work and complete job records
• Communicate clearly and treat customers and teammates with respect

If you’re practical, reliable, and like fixing problems right the first time, we want to hear from you.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of the city’s largest employers, offering secure, long‑term work and the chance to contribute to the community you live in.

We offer:

• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture

Find out more about working at Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Karl McIntyre at Karl.McIntyre@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email.

Applications will close Friday 20th March

Please note:

· We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.

· As part of Tauranga City Councils commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

· We do provide a vehicle for work purposes, however no private use is allowed.

· Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy.

Job Description: Electrician - Facilities Team